Congress
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Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee
Roll Call | Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee By: John M. Donnelly The House is expected to take up the bill by the July recess The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war,…
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Democrats Ready a Slew of Amendments for the Defense Policy Debate
NOTUS | Democrats Ready a Slew of Amendments for the Defense Policy Debate By: Joe Gould The three things to watch as the House Armed Services Committee takes up the defense bill. House Democrats plan to use a debate Thursday on the defense policy bill to challenge President Donald Trump’s national security agenda, setting up…
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Strickland Supporting Local Ranchers; $850K for Tenino Meat Supply Chain
Lacey, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $850,000 in federal funding to improve the City of Tenino’s capacity for meat processing, a major need in the regional market. “There is a growing agriculture industry in the South Sound,” said Strickland. “This funding will support local producers and ranchers, by providing essential infrastructure so…
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Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act: “The BUILD America 250 Act is a smart investment in local communities as they build, repair, and replace critical infrastructure,” said Strickland. “This bipartisan…
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Strickland Opening Remarks, Build America 250 Act
Washington D.C. — On May 21, 2026, Strickland delivered her opening remarks for the Build America 250 Act, the Committee’s bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed and can be found here. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen. I support advancing this bipartisan transportation bill that improves safety, delivers jobs, grows local economies, and meets the transportation and infrastructure needs of communities in Washington state, the…
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Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases?
Forbes Breaking News: Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases? During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) asked Chief of Space Operations at the United States Space Force Chance Saltzman about staffing.
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Strickland Questions Air Force on Next Generation C-17s, E-7 Wedgetail, and Space Force Manpower
Washington D.C. — On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink; Air Force Chief of Staff, General Kenneth S. Wilsbach; and Space Force Chief of Space Operations, General B. Chance Saltzman on strategic mobility, airborne battle management, and Space Force structure. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below and can be found here. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank…
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Strickland Presses Army Leaders on Workforce Uncertainty and Halted Poland Rotation
Washington D.C. – On Friday May 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and General Christopher LaNeve on the existing workforce pipeline and policies, including for civilian personnel. Strickland also questioned the decision to remove 4,000 servicemembers from Poland, sparking concerns on Russian deterrence in Europe. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: Chair now…
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U.S. Chamber, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber Convene Rep. Marilyn Strickland and Local Business Leaders on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
US Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber Convene Rep. Marilyn Strickland and Local Business Leaders on Surface Transportation Reauthorization LAKEWOOD, WA – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber, recently convened a roundtable discussion with Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and local…